THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN 2012

[Rhino-9-3]

Last rummour I heard Will W. was selling the Mig21, Any truth to that?

Looks like it is shaping up to be another excellent show, fingers crossed for good weather.

Cheers Dave C

I heard he sold the Mig-17, only has the 21 now...

[capt.grumpyly]

Last rummour I heard Will W. was selling the Mig21, Any truth to that?

Looks like it is shaping up to be another excellent show, fingers crossed for good weather.

Cheers Dave C

I heard he sold the Mig-17, only has the 21 now...

NO WILL WARD, never sold any of the MIG'S the 21 in CHICAGO, 17 still at WILLOW RUN AIRPORT, will be wintered at JACKSON soon, i was with DON FOSTER, tuesday, the AP for the MIGS, i think DON said someone is looking for a MIG 21 to buy right now, i hope this helps,

[dc8jet]

I hope that Kevin and Mike can come up with some P-51s that are not often seen. One that I would especially like to see is the Cavalier owned by the Lindsay family. As far as I know it is the only one flying that has the tip tanks.

[michael luther]

We are very excited to have the following P-51's attending "Mustang Mania",

The Commemorative Air Force's P-51C Mustang "TUSKEGEE Airmen"
Vlado Lenoch's P-51D Mustang "Moonbeam McSwine"
The Tri-State Warbird Museum's P-51D Mustang "Cincinnati Miss"
Mike George's P-51D Mustang "Worry Bird"
Doug Matthews P-51D Mustang "The Rebel"
The Warbird Heritage Foundation's P-51D Mustang "Baby-Duck"
Tom Patten's P-51D Mustang "Sweetie Face"
Tony Buechler's P-51D Mustang "Petie 2nd"
Mark and Dave Murphy / Russell Cecil's P-51D Mustang "NEVER Miss"
Wes Stowers and Billy Strickland's P-51D Mustang "Ain't Misbehavin'"

More to be added soon!

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[pjpahs]

Just love Mustangs and actually all piston engined aircraft. Would a A-26 Invader please show up!! I will eventually get back to Cavanaugh with a buddy of mine who is saving for a right hand seat flight experience and I will be in the jump seat of their A-26,"Hard To Get". But until then I need one at Thunder.

Just love Mustangs and actually all piston engined aircraft. Would a A-26 Invader please show up!! I will eventually get back to Cavanaugh with a buddy of mine who is saving for a right hand seat flight experience and I will be in the jump seat of their A-26,"Hard To Get". But until then I need one at Thunder.

VERY nice lineup of Mustangs expected so far. It looks like so far we have 10 Mustangs announced and one jet warbird (WHF F-86F). An A-26 Invader would be an outstanding addition to the lineup! So far the announced lineup is 10 Mustangs to 1 other warbird type. When all is said and done I hope the ratio is closer to something like at least 1 other type of warbird (props AND jets) for every 3 Mustangs. A ratio like that would result in about 7 to 9 other types of warbirds if 20 to 25 Mustangs show up. Of course I would love to see 25 to 30 Mustangs and another 15 to 20 prop and jet warbirds in the flying lineup. Considering multiple T-6/SNJ types and others, getting at least 15 to 20 or more non-Mustang attendees should not be too difficult.

Just over 7 months and counting to a GREAT warbirds air show.

[CoastieJohn]

FWIW.....

For your Mustang guys doing head counts.....if you seen my thread about On A Sunny Day In Florida, you know I was in New Smyrna, FL taking pics of planes at American Aero Services. I think it was Monday I was back down there at American Aero Services again. I spoke to the mech working on the below P-51. He said they plan on bringing it out of the hanger for ground runs within the next couple of weeks. Barring no unforseen problems.....it should be doing test flights after that. I didn't ask when the A-36 will start ground runs.

Sooooo....for you head-counters or wishful dreamers for TOM 2012.....

While I'm speaking of TOM 2012....I checked the website for a list of aircraft and didn't see anything. Anyone know if any Grumman Ducks will be there?

[cooper9411]

We are very excited to have the following P-51's attending "Mustang Mania",

The Commemorative Air Force's P-51C Mustang "TUSKEGEE Airmen"
Vlado Lenoch's P-51D Mustang "Moonbeam McSwine"
The Tri-State Warbird Museum's P-51D Mustang "Cincinnati Miss"
Mike George's P-51D Mustang "Worry Bird"
Doug Matthews P-51D Mustang "The Rebel"
The Warbird Heritage Foundation's P-51D Mustang "Baby-Duck"
Tom Patten's P-51D Mustang "Sweetie Face"
Tony Buechler's P-51D Mustang "Petie 2nd"
Mark and Dave Murphy / Russell Cecil's P-51D Mustang "NEVER Miss"
Wes Stowers and Billy Strickland's P-51D Mustang "Ain't Misbehavin'"



And to think that they could of had a B-24 on display by now.
More to be added soon!

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[TOM WALSH]

Just heard that 2 P-47's will be part of this years show.

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

Just heard that 2 P-47's will be part of this years show.

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

Outstanding news, Tom! Great to have Thunderbolts back in the mix.

[ktst97]

Wonderful addition to T.O.M.

[michael luther]

Just added,

Neal Melton's P-47D Thunderbolt "HUN HUNTER XVI" & John Shoffner's P-47D Thunderbolt "WICKED WABBIT"!

[michael luther]

We are very excited to have the following P-51's attending "Mustang Mania",

The Commemorative Air Force's P-51C Mustang "TUSKEGEE Airmen"
Vlado Lenoch's P-51D Mustang "Moonbeam McSwine"
The Tri-State Warbird Museum's P-51D Mustang "Cincinnati Miss"
Mike George's P-51D Mustang "Worry Bird"
Doug Matthews P-51D Mustang "The Rebel"
The Warbird Heritage Foundation's P-51D Mustang "Baby-Duck"
Tom Patten's P-51D Mustang "Sweetie Face"
Tony Buechler's P-51D Mustang "Petie 2nd"
Mark and Dave Murphy / Russell Cecil's P-51D Mustang "NEVER Miss"
Wes Stowers and Billy Strickland's P-51D Mustang "Ain't Misbehavin'"
The Commemorative Air Force's P-51D Mustang "Red Nose"

More to be added soon!

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[michael luther]

Just added,

Ron Fagen's P-38L Lightning "RUFF STUFF"!!!

[warbirdguy]

Just added,

Ron Fagen's P-38L Lightning "RUFF STUFF"!!!

Awesome addition!